How the Ghost Army Hoodwinked Hitler: The Story of American Artistry and Deception in World War II
| AUTHOR | Siegel, Rebecca |
| PUBLISHER | Peachtree Publishers (11/04/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft, artistry, and deception. Their "weapons" included inflatable rubber tanks and giant speakers broadcasting fake military maneuvers. The soldiers called themselves the Ghost Army. Many of them had creative backgrounds in fashion, theater, and music, and they used their talents to trick and confuse the enemy. Often, their mission was to draw enemy fire away from other soldiers and toward themselves. One of the most stunning parts of this story is just how effective the Ghost Army was. They successfully carried out mission after mission and undeniably helped secure Allied victory. Rebecca Siegel uses original research, declassified records and photos, and a boots on the ground narrative style to tell the incredible experiences of these heroic soldiers.
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ISBN-13:
9781682637586
ISBN-10:
1682637581
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
176
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
7.20 x 0.60 x 9.20 inches
Weight:
1.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work/Are Made
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art
Grade Level:
5th Grade
and up
Dewey Decimal:
940.548
Library of Congress Control Number:
2025031632
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The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft, artistry, and deception. Their "weapons" included inflatable rubber tanks and giant speakers broadcasting fake military maneuvers. The soldiers called themselves the Ghost Army. Many of them had creative backgrounds in fashion, theater, and music, and they used their talents to trick and confuse the enemy. Often, their mission was to draw enemy fire away from other soldiers and toward themselves. One of the most stunning parts of this story is just how effective the Ghost Army was. They successfully carried out mission after mission and undeniably helped secure Allied victory. Rebecca Siegel uses original research, declassified records and photos, and a boots on the ground narrative style to tell the incredible experiences of these heroic soldiers.
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